French film icon Brigitte Bardot has died at 91. Rising to international fame in the 1950s and 60s as a sex symbol, Bardot later retired from acting to dedicate her life to animal rights activism. Her career was marked by her iconic roles, her status as a symbol of French culture, and later, by controversial statements on immigration and social issues, leading to legal fines. Tributes highlight her dual legacy as a screen legend and passionate animal advocate.